Historical leaders of Cayman Islands and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Cayman Islands starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Julianna O'Connor-Connolly

Premier

Since Nov 15th, 2023

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Wayne Panton

Premier

Apr 21st, 2021 to Nov 15th, 2021

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Alden McLaughlin

Premier

May 29th, 2013 to Apr 21st, 2013

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Julianna O'Connor-Connolly

Premier

Dec 19th, 2012 to May 29th, 2013

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

McKeeva Bush

Premier

Nov 6th, 2009 to Dec 19th, 2012

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

McKeeva Bush

Leader of Government Business

May 27th, 2009 to Nov 5th, 2009

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Kurt Tibbetts

Leader of Government Business

May 18th, 2005 to May 27th, 2009

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

McKeeva Bush

Leader of Government Business

Jun 30th, 2003 to May 18th, 2005

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

McKeeva Bush

Leader of Government Business

Nov 9th, 2001 to Jun 30th, 2003

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Kurt Tibbetts

Leader of Government Business

Nov 15th, 2000 to Nov 8th, 2001

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Truman Bodden

Leader of Government Business

Apr 26th, 1995 to Nov 15th, 2000

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

Thomas Jefferson

Leader of Government Business

Nov 25th, 1992 to Apr 26th, 1995

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